carved heavy wood with original, believed handmade upholstery, with an elegant stiched pattern. Was inherited from my Great-Grandmother, who owned a furniture store in Atlamntic City that went out of business in the great depression.
Dimensions
24" by 26" by 40"
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Mark, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This chair would have been used in a sitting room or parlor rather than in a dining room, where the costly silk upholstery would have been at risk from being stained by food. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique Victorian style carved mahogany open balloon-back armchair American or European, possibly late 19th Century The circular "balloon" back with inset cream silk upholstery flanked by part-upholstered arms on shaped supports, over a shield-shaped part-upholstered seat, all raised on short cabriole legs. 40 inches high by 24 inches wide by 26 inches deep CONDITION: appears to be in good condition, possibly refinished and reupholstered. PROVENANCE: inherited $300-500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
